The Jules Verne Museum in Nantes
🧭 Discovering the Jules Verne Museum in Nantes: an extraordinary journey into the imagination of a visionary genius
The Jules Verne Museum in Nantes is a must-see for all lovers of literature, science fiction, and extraordinary travel.
Founded in 1978 on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the writer's birth, this museum pays tribute to one of the world's most widely read and translated authors, deeply attached to his hometown.
🏛️ A place steeped in history and emotion
Housed in a 19th-century bourgeois house, where the Verne family regularly stayed, the museum immerses you in the rich world of the author of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in 80 Days. Through an immersive scenography, discover original manuscripts, personal objects, rare editions, posters, maps, scale models of fantastic machines, as well as excerpts from films and plays inspired by his work.
👨🚀 A visit for explorers of all ages
The Jules Verne Museum offers fun and educational tours for all audiences. Children will marvel at the ship models and imaginary inventions, while adults will appreciate the rich documentation and depth of the museum's exhibition.
Family-friendly visitor booklets, creative workshops, and activities are regularly organized to allow everyone to immerse themselves in Verne's imagination.
🌅 A breathtaking panorama
Don't miss the museum garden, which offers breathtaking views of the Loire and the Île de Nantes, a panorama that inspired the young Jules Verne in his dreams of adventure.
Less than 10 minutes from the hotel, it's the perfect place to extend the magic of your visit and admire the river, gateway to the open sea and path to adventure.
❤️ Museum highlights
- An immersion in the visionary world of Jules Verne
- Rare objects and original manuscripts
- A fun and educational exhibition design for all ages
- Family-friendly activities and workshops
- A garden with a spectacular view of the Loire
- An emblematic place steeped in history, in the heart of Nantes
Practical information
📍Address: 3 rue de l'Hermitage, 44100 Nantes
⌚️Hours: Open every day except Tuesday. Off-season: 2 pm - 6 pm (Saturday 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 6 pm). July to August: 10 am - 7 pm.
💶Rates: €4 (full rate), €1.50 (reduced rate), free for children under 18
🚗 Less than 10 minutes from the hotel by car
Stay at our hotel in Nantes
Located in the heart of the Graslin district of Nantes, the Best Western Hotel Graslin is the ideal place to explore Nantes on foot and enjoy its many treasures.
Immerse yourself in the fantastical world of Jules Verne: our 47 rooms, equipped with every modern comfort, are decorated with inspiration from the famous stories of the Nantes author. Each floor transports you to the world of one of his iconic novels.
After a day of sightseeing, enjoy a drink and a snack in our cozy lounge bar.
Start the day with our all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast, for a delicious and energizing wake-up call.
Don't wait any longer and book your stay at our 3-star hotel in Nantes now!
